LIST OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1921. 



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CELOSIA OR COCKSCOMB 



Interesting and brilliant annlfals of tropical origin. The feathered varieties 

 bear profusely handsome spikes of feather-like blossoms, while the Cristata sorts 

 are finely cut so as to resemble a cockscomb. H. H. A. 



Pkt 

 Glasgow Prize or Pres. Thiers — A beautiful variety "with very large crimson 



combs JO 



Cristata Aiirea — Dwarf yellow 10 



Cristata Coccinea — Dwarf crimson 10 



Cristata Rosea — Dwarf rose 10 



FEATHERED OR OSTRICH PLUME CELOSIAS. 

 Pride of Castle Gould — An improvement on Thompsonii. Pyramidal compact 

 growth, of about 2% feet, bearing immense heads of feathered plumes, of 



the most desirable shades 15 



Thompson's Magnifica — A superior type of Ostrich Plumed Celosia, piants 

 grow 3% feet high, bearing showy plumed heads of various colors. They 



last in bloom for a long time and are easily raised from Seed 10 



Thompson's Magnifica Dwarf Mixed — A fine class of dwarf plumed cocks- 

 comb, excellent for pot plants as the height is but one foot 10 



Pyrainidalis Plumosa Aarea — Golden yellow plumes; very fine; 3 feet 5 



Pyramidalis Plumosa, Reid's Perfection — Rich majenta plumes; 3 feet . 5 



Pyrainidalis Plumosa, Mixed . . 

 5 



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Chinese Woolflower. 



CHINESE WOOLFLOWER (Celosia Chlldsi) — The most magnificent garden 

 annual ever offered. The plants grow 2 or 3 feet high, the bloom starting 

 early with a central head, round and globular, often two feet in circum- 

 ference. Scores of other branches are thrown out, each bearing a similar 

 but smaller ball of scarlet wool. All support numerous laterals with 

 small heads of bloom mixed with fresh, green foliage so that the plant 

 looks like an immense bouquet set in the ground. Start seed about four 

 weeks before the time to transplant to the garden. Pkt. 15c; 3 for 



Pkt. 



40 



CENTAUREA 



The well-known Corn Flower, Corn Bottle or Ragged Sailor. Of the easiest 

 cultivation, flowering freely from seed sown outdoors in April or May. Will 

 come up every year from self-sown seed. 



GIANT SWEET SULTANS. 

 Centaurea Imperialism 



This is without doubt the best of all the Centaureas. The plants are strong, 

 robust growers, and produce noble, deliciously fragrant flowers, borne on long, 

 stout stems, which are excellent for vases, bouquets, etc. H. A. 



Pkt. 



White, Pink, Lavender, Golden Yellow, Rose, Purple, each ........ 10 



Each color separate, 3 pkts. 25c. 



Cockscomb, Glasgow Prize, 



Mixed Colors, *4 oz. 25c . 5 



Centaurea Margaret — -Pure white flowers of the sweetest fragrance, borne 



on long, stiff stems 5 



Centaurea Chameleon — Very large, fragrant yellow flowers 10 



Centaurea Suaveolens — (fellow Sweet Sultan)- — Sweet scented, large yel- 

 low flowers, blooms freely all summer, height 2 feet. Excellent for 

 bouquets . . . . 10 



CORN FLOWER. 

 Centaurea Cyanus Bachelor's Button (Kaiser Blume, Ragged Sailor or 

 Corn Bottle) — 2 to 3 feet high. 



Blue — (Kaiser Wilhelm) — Per % oz. 30c 5 



Rose — Per Vz oz. 30c 5 



"White — Per V 2 oz. 30c ■ 5 



Single Mixed — Per V 2 oz. 30c 5 



Double Blue — Per % oz. 35c 5 



Double Mixed Colors — Per % oz. 35c 5 



WHITE-LEA VED CENTAUREAS. 

 Dusty Millers. 



The white-leaved Centaureas, or Dusty Millers, are much used for ribbon- 

 ing beds and borders. Sow the Seeds early in .spring in a hot-bed or warm 

 sunny house window. 



Candidissima — A very fine silver-leaved plant. 1 ft. H. H. P 10 



Gymnocarpa — The foliage of this variety is finely cut and silvery. It is 



perhaps the best variety for bedding purposes. % foot. H. H. P 10 



CHINESE LANTERN PLANT. Physalis Francheti. 



A showy giant variety of Winter Cherry, forming dense plants about 18 

 inches high and producing freely large balloon-like fruits, changing 

 from green to bright crimson, as the season advances 10 



CLARKIA. 



Very desirable plants, extensively used for massing where a brilliant 

 display is wanted. 1% feet. H. A. 



Finest Mixed Single Varieties 5 



Finest Mixed Double Varieties 5 



CLEOME PUNGENS. 

 Giant Spider Plant — The flowers are very showy, with long, slender sta- 

 mens and rose-colored petals. A great honey-producing plant and 

 should be grown by all bee-keepers. Sow outdoors in April or May. 

 H. H. A ;. 10 



CLEMATIS. 



A well-known hardy plant, fine for arbors. 



Flammula (Virgin's Bower) — White, fragrant 



Jackmanni Varieties — Mixed shades of blue, white, purple, etc. Flowers 3 to 4 inches across. 

 Paniculata — Robust grower, bearing pure white fragrant flowers in great profusion ; 



Corn Flower or Bachelor's Button. 



Pkt. 

 . 1-0 

 . 15 

 . 10 



